State eyes new path for advanced manufacturing training
Dr. Tim Yarborough and district leaders urge a specialized training route beyond an associate degree to prepare students for advanced manufacturing. They stress it is not a three fourths of a four year degree and would benefit companies like Boeing and the nation’s economy as Senate consideration begins.
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Three-year degree concept prompts local college dialog
Aiken Technical College officials discuss a proposed three-year degree bill while USC Aiken and local educators weigh implications. Administrators note unknown implementation details and emphasize access, with educators from the Aiken County Career and Technology Center seeing potential pathways to advanced manufacturing through integrated tech programs.
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Waters case moves after weather delay and coach removed
Waters has retained Aiken attorney James Whittle to represent him. His first court appearance was moved from February 14 to March due to an ice storm. Waters came to South Aiken in 2003 and served as boys soccer coach and an assistant football coach, and taught geography and economics before being relieved of his soccer duties.
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Aiken Standard Crime Reporter Profile
Teddy Kulmala covers crime and courts for the Aiken Standard. A Williston native, he studied communication at Clemson University and has been active in journalism since August 2012.
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North winter may dampen Myrtle Beach spring tourism
Tourism officials warn the cold snowy winter in the North could delay Myrtle Beach spring travel as northern schools add snow makeup days. Some reservations shifted to later in the season while the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce promotes weather driven ads to lure visitors.
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South Carolina seeks tougher elder abuse protections
Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell and Sen. Thomas Alexander unveiled a bill to strengthen protections for the elderly in South Carolina and raise penalties for abusers and scammers. They cited a growing senior population and closed loopholes in the 1993 law, referencing Florida and Alabama as models.
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